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Cycling holiday at Lake Garda – 8 days with electric bike, vineyards, and Italian small towns

Chris A. | Published: 24/05/2026 | Category: Travel Tips
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Sykkelferie ved Gardasjøen – 8 dager med elsykkel, vinmarker og italienske småbyer
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This is an eight-day cycling holiday with electric bike and a fixed base at the northern part of Lake Garda!

The tour goes through varied terrain along the lake, through valleys, medieval towns, wine regions, and places like Riva del Garda, Arco, Tenno, Malcesine, and Rovereto.

The trip consists of a relaxing arrival day, four organized cycling days, two free days, and return home on the last day. It includes seven nights in a hotel, round-trip flights, several meals, electric bike, cycling guides, and Scandinavian tour leader.

See the travel program, prices, and available departures with Rolfs Reiser here

Organizer: Rolfs Reiser

Hotellbase ved Gardasjøen på sykkelreise i Italia
Rolfs Reiser is a Scandinavian tour operator with experience in organized group travel since 1975. They offer well-planned themed trips to destinations in Europe and the rest of the world, with a tour leader, fixed daily programs, and practical logistics along the way.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival at Lake Garda

The flight goes to Italy, before the trip continues by bus to the northern part of Lake Garda. Here, check-in at the hotel, which will be the base for the next seven nights. Dinner at the hotel is included every day.

Day 2: Arco, Sarca Valley, and wine tasting

Sykkeltur gjennom vinmarker og olivenlunder ved Arco og Sarcadalen

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The first cycling stage of the tour starts after breakfast and goes through vineyards, olive groves, and the village of Arco. The route continues along Lake Cavedine to the wine region Vino Santo, where there will be a stop for wine tasting before returning to the hotel. Approx. 45 km.

Day 3: Tenno, Lake Tenno, and the medieval town of Canale

Tennosjøen og Canale di Tenno på sykkelferie ved Gardasjøen

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Today's cycling stage goes via small side roads towards Tenno, with photo stops at the emerald green Lake Tenno. The tour continues to the medieval town of Canale di Tenno for a simple lunch with local products, before the route continues through olive groves and vineyards with views over Lake Garda. The stage ends in Riva. Approx. 40 km.

Day 4: Free day at Lake Garda

Day four is set aside for your own activities. The bikes are available this day, so you can also take a bike ride on your own in the area.

Do you want an active holiday with a ready-made program? See the entire bike trip to Lake Garda here.

Day 5: Malcesine, Monte Baldo and boat trip on Lake Garda

Sykkeltur ved Malcesine og Monte Baldo med utsikt over Gardasjøen

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Bus to Malcesine, where the bike ride starts at Castello Scaligero. The route goes with an electric bike along Lake Garda, over the hills by Monte Baldo and through Val di Sogno, before there is free time in Malcesine and return by boat.

Day 6: Lake Loppio, wine road and Castel Pietra

Lang sykkeltur langs Adige-dalen til Castel Pietra i Nord-Italia

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Today's stage goes north towards the former Lake Loppio and further along the wine road to Isera. The route passes Rovereto and continues to Volano, with a stop at Castel Pietra, before the return goes along the Adige River. Approximately 60 km.

Day 7: Lake Garda at your own pace

Rolig dag ved Gardasjøen med fjell, strand og småbyer

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After several cycling days, the last full day is well suited to relax with your own activities and explore the beautiful area on your own. The bikes are not available this day.

Day 8: Departure from Lake Garda

The day to leave Lake Garda. The journey continues to the airport and then home.

Book your trip!

The bike trip at Lake Garda is an 8-day tour in Northern Italy with electric bike, lake views, olive groves, medieval towns, wine tasting, and boat trip. The trip includes flights, hotels, electric bikes, guides, and Scandinavian tour leaders.

Book or check available departures for Bike Lake Garda with Rolfs Travel.